The bill HB2438 extends the existence of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for eight years, starting retroactively from July 1, 2024. It introduces a commercial vehicle fleet license plate system, enforces federal prohibitions for commercial drivers, and assigns specific duties to ADOT-designated peace officers, focusing on commercial motor carrier law enforcement and safety. The bill also creates a Commercial Fleet Plate Fund, funded by fees from the new license plates, and requires ADOT to adhere to federal regulations when issuing commercial driver licenses or permits, including actions based on the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

The legislation amends Arizona Revised Statutes to specify the duties of ADOT peace officers, limit their enforcement against noncommercial vehicles, and revise vehicle-related fees and taxes. It repeals section 41-3024.25, sets a termination date for ADOT, and continues its responsibilities. Additionally, the bill includes retroactive provisions effective from July 1, 2024, and makes various technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-375, 28-1559, 28-2003, 28-3171, 28-3230, 28-5614, 28-5745, 28-5801, 28-6952, 28-6954, 28-8322, 28-9201, 1-302, 38-401, 28-3304, 28-6991, 28-1177, 28-2154, 28-2155, 28-2156, 28-5431, 28-2001, 41-601, 28-3002, 28-3158, 28-3153, 28-5432, 28-5433, 41-1516, 28-5606, 28-5612, 28-5730, 28-5924, 28-5805, 28-1171, 28-6955, 28-6351, 28-6352, 48-5310, 28-304, 28-8322.01
House Engrossed Version: 28-375, 28-472, 28-1559, 28-2003, 28-3171, 28-3230, 28-5614, 28-5745, 28-5801, 28-6952, 28-6954, 28-8322, 28-9201, 1-302, 38-401, 35-146, 35-147, 28-475, 28-476, 28-3304, 28-6991, 28-1177, 28-2154, 28-2155, 28-2156, 28-5431, 28-2001, 41-601, 28-3002, 28-3158, 28-3153, 28-5432, 28-5433, 41-1516, 28-5606, 28-5612, 28-5730, 28-5924, 28-5805, 28-1171, 28-6955, 28-6351, 28-6352, 48-5310, 28-304, 28-8322.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-369, 28-375, 28-472, 28-1559, 28-2003, 28-2209, 28-3171, 28-3230, 28-5614, 28-5801, 28-6952, 28-8322, 28-9201, 41-3024.25, 41-3032.06, 41-1822, 41-1701, 28-5433, 28-2321, 28-2322, 28-2323, 28-2324, 1-302, 38-401, 35-146, 35-147, 28-475, 28-476, 28-3304, 28-6991, 28-1177, 28-2154, 28-2155, 28-2156, 28-5431, 35-190, 28-2001, 41-601, 28-3002, 28-3158, 28-3153, 28-5432, 41-1516, 28-5606, 28-5612, 28-5730, 28-5805, 28-1171, 28-6955, 28-8322.01
Chaptered Version: 28-369, 28-375, 28-472, 28-1559, 28-2003, 28-2209, 28-3171, 28-3230, 28-5614, 28-5801, 28-6952, 28-8322, 28-9201, 41-3024.25, 41-3032.06, 41-1822, 41-1701, 28-5433, 28-2321, 28-2322, 28-2323, 28-2324, 1-302, 38-401, 35-146, 35-147, 28-475, 28-476, 28-3304, 28-6991, 28-1177, 28-2154, 28-2155, 28-2156, 28-5431, 35-190, 28-2001, 41-601, 28-3002, 28-3158, 28-3153, 28-5432, 41-1516, 28-5606, 28-5612, 28-5730, 28-5805, 28-1171, 28-6955, 28-8322.01